Hebrews nebel (Isaiah 5:12, R.V., "lute;14:11), a musical instrument, usually rendered "psaltery" (q.v.)

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) A stringed musical instrument of the same form as the violin, but larger, and having six strings, to be struck with a bow, and the neck furnished with frets for stopping the strings.

2. (n.) A large rope sometimes used in weighing anchor.